McAfee Security Center is the GUI (Graphical user Interface) for all McAfee software, which is mounted with simple access leading PC users to the homepage of McAfee for purchase of its services. Therefore, it can be consider as an adviser.
There is actually a trial period for McAfee Security Center to protect users from virus attacks and it has been employed by Dell company because of its good reputation. As the picture attached above, McAfee Security Center offers not only virus removal service, but also authority management for parents to effectively restrict kids from playing computer improperly. It also features itself with the capability of monitoring computer’s security status and the services to maintain computer health, such as empty Recycle Bin, remove temporary files, file fragments, corrupt registry files, cached files, cookies, clean browser history, etc.. People does consider McAfee Security Center a reliable security utility as it notifies users where there is virus outbreak and security related problem.
Still there are some people want to disable and even uninstall McAfee Security Center. Reasons for that can be different:
※ McAfee Security Center is preloaded onto computer.
※ McAfee Security Center loads down additional free software to get rid of virus.
※ McAfee Security Center pops up virus scan automatically.
※ It has been reported that McAfee Security Center has scored very badly in recent independent tests run by AV Test.org.
Whatever the reason it, one should assure that there is another security program protecting computer when one is planning on uninstalling McAfee Security Center. To uninstall McAfee Security Center, it is recommended to apply manual method. If one prefers using programs to uninstall it, one may very well suffer from a much slower PC performance and have to wait for long. Besides, one needs to clean up all associated items so that its fragments, incomplete registry entries, corrupt files and folders remained after uninstall will not engender slowness, improperly functioning services overtime.
Method One. Uninstall McAfee Security Center by going to its official site and find its own removal tool.
Method Two. Uninstall McAfee Security Center with its own widget.
Step 1. Right click on the McAfee Security Center icon.
Step 2. Select ‘Properties’.
Step 3. Under the ‘Shortcut’ tab, select ‘Open File Location’.
Step 4. Tick ‘Remove’ and hit ‘Next’.
Step 5. Choose ‘Yes’ to allow McAfee Security Center uninstall itself automatically.
Method Three. Uninstall McAfee Security Center in Windows Add or Remove Programs.
◎ Windows 8
Step 1. Move mouse to bottom-right corner of your desktop.
Step 2. Choose ‘Control Panel’ in the pop-up sidebar.
Step 3. Select “Programs and Features”.
Step 4. Uninstall McAfee Security Center there.
◎ Windows 7/XP/Vista
Step 1. Hit Start menu and select Control Panel.
Step 2. Select Programs or Add/ Remove Programs.
Step 3. Choose McAfee Security Center.
Step 4. Hit the ‘Uninstall’ button on the top of the list or right click on the selected to tap ‘Uninstall’.
Step 5. Follow the uninstall wizard to uninstall McAfee Security Center.
Method Four. Uninstall McAfee Security Center by manually removing related items one by one.
Firstly, show hidden files and folders before navigate into C drive to locate any related items including the hidden ones.
◎ Windows 8
Step 1. Click on Windows Explorer application from Start Screen.
Step 2. Select View tab on Windows Explorer window.
Step 3. Tick ‘File name extensions’ and ‘Hidden items’ options.
Step 4. Press OK button.
◎ Windows 7/XP/Vista
Step 1. Open ‘Control Panel’ from Start menu and search for ‘Folder Options’.
Step 2. Under View tab to tick ‘Show hidden files and folders and non-tick Hide protected operating system files (Recommended)’.
Step 3. Click ‘OK’.
Finally, uninstall McAfee Security Center by accessing database to remove related registry keys under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE, HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows and HKCU\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion.
◎ Windows 8
Step 1. Move your mouse over lower right screen.
Step 2. Click Search charm
Step 3. Type ‘regedit’/‘regedit.exe.
Step 4. Hit Enter key.
◎ Windows 7/XP/Vistas
Step 1. Press Win key and R key together.
Step 2. Type ‘regedit’ (without quotation) in the popup box
Step 3. Hit Enter key
Notes:
McAfee Security Center still enjoys good reputation in security industry. It is not recommended to install more than one anti-virus program along with it as which would cause many subtle but knotty problems. On the occurrence of unpleasant problems, one may try to uninstall one of the installed security utilities to see if unpleasant problems are solved somehow. If that’s the case, McAfee Security Center can also be taken as an effective and powerful program to safeguard computer. If not, one may need to uninstall McAfee Security Center under the circumstance that another security program is protecting computer or the computer is not connected to the Internet. To avoid incomplete uninstall and potential problems thereof, manual way is recommended to uninstall McAfee Security Center. Ensure that every steps provided above are strictly followed, especially when accessing registry editor. It doesn’t matter if one is computer illiterate. Professionals online are ready to give a helping hand.
